Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Others will know us as the followers of Jesus by the fruit that is evident in our lives. God is love! Galatians 5:18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Listen closely to that still, small voice of Holy Spirit for direction and guidance in times such as these. Carla
Romans 8:12-17 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
Formerly, people did not have a choice; they were under the control of sin (Romans 6:16; 7:17). Because of the indwelling Spirit, Paul declares that believers are no longer subject to the control of the flesh. They have been transferred from the realm of the flesh to the realm of the Spirit. Led by the Spirit of God describes living under the control and empowerment of the Spirit.
The Greek text associates Old Testament ideas of divine sonship with the Church. Believers become part of God’s family by adoption (Romans 8:15), both on earth and upon glorification in the coming age.
A spirit of slavery alludes to enslavement to sin. The Greek phrase used here indicates that the Holy Spirit makes believers children of God.
Abba! Father The Aramaic word abba means “father.” Both here and in Galatians 4:6 Paul presents the phrase as an expression enabled by the Spirit to affirm the believer’s place in the family of God. The Holy Spirit makes believers aware of their new status as children of God. The children of God will inherit what God has promised them: eternal life (Romans 8:10–11).
Fellow heirs with Christ indicates that believers share in the same privileges as Christ. If indeed we suffer together probably refers to persecution, but may include general hardship. Faithlife Study Bible
Death here does not refer to physical death, because those who live according to the Spirit also die physically. It refers to the experience of those who live their lives apart from God. By walking according to the Spirit, by being spiritually minded, the believer can put to death sinful deeds and live for God.
Being led by the Spirit is virtually synonymous with walking according to the Spirit. “Walking” highlights the active participation and effort of the believer. “Being led” underscores the passive side, the submissive dependence of the believer on the Spirit.
Those led by the Spirit are God’s children, and the sovereign Lord, in turn, is their Father. Believers are sons of God because they received the Spirit of adoption. In ancient Rome, an adopted son would possess all the rights of a son born into the family. Christians have been adopted into God’s family, receiving an eternal inheritance.
Abba: Jesus Himself prayed to God using this Aramaic word for Father (Mark 14:36).
A further indication of believers’ sonship is that the Holy Spirit bears witness with their spirits. When believers cry out to the Father in prayer, the Holy Spirit intercedes for them (verse 26).
All of God’s children have an inheritance based on their relationship to God, which is incorruptible, undefiled, and reserved in heaven (1 Peter 1:4). Their inheritance includes an expectation of eternal life. As joint heirs with Christ, they share His suffering now and will share His glory later (Philippians 3:11–14). The NKJV Study Bible
Galatians 4:5–7 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”…
John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:
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